Almendro ST 0.2 KM over Lajas River
FairDorado Municipio, Puerto Rico · 250 Mts Off Pr 677 · Structure no. 018851
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 182 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2005 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Almendro ST 0.2 KM over Lajas River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Almendro ST 0.2 KM over Lajas River in Dorado Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, younger than the Puerto Rico average of 51.2 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2025. The structure is 182 ft (55.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Almendro ST 0.2 KM over Lajas River built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is Almendro ST 0.2 KM over Lajas River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does Almendro ST 0.2 KM over Lajas River carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Almendro ST 0.2 KM over Lajas River?
The structure is 182 ft (55.4 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Almendro ST 0.2 KM over Lajas River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.